vriddle wrote:

 I recently found a beautiful old walnut victorian rocker that someone had put on
> the trashpile. Under four layers of old upholstery material, I discovered a
> small piece of paper. The paper is glued on the chair and says, "Purchased in
> Charleston by Mary B Gaston for Cedar Shoals Plantation." The chair has the
> Roman numeral VII and the letter "W" carved underneath. I am looking for any
> information on Mary B Gaston and/or Cedar Shoals Plantation. Also, if anyone can
> shed any light on the carving of the Roman numeral on the furniture, I would
> appreciate your comments. Thanks.

sounds like a question for the "Antiques Roadshow".

julie

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